Enchanted forests, idyllic bays, high cliffs, typical villages, impressive ravines, beautiful hiking trails and unique nature attract visitors to the wonderful Canary Island of La Gomera.
The spectacular Canary Islands offer visitors great flair and hidden sights.
If you enjoy a peaceful nature hike through forest paths and deep ravines, taking in the views over the island and the ocean: La Gomera is a fantastic destination for hiking!
Seeing playful dolphins or even whales along the island’s wild coast is a true highlight for visitors. With any luck, you’ll see both whales and dolphins on a whale-watching trip.
Cultural & natural sights
The giant Los Organos rock stands on the north coast and is known as one of the most beautiful basalt formations in the Canaries.
The evergreen forest, Garajonay, is a unique place in the heart of the island and is a hikers’ paradise.
El Silbo, the unique whistling language and a true La Gomera highlight, is protected by Unesco’s World Heritage List.
Highlights & attractions of La Gomera
Valle Gran Rey
Valle Gran ReyThe legendary valley of the great king is the most popular destination on La Gomera.
Playa Santiago
Playa SantiagoThe fishing village Playa Santiago, in the delta of many beautiful ravines, lies in the sunny south of La Gomera.
Agulo
AguloThe beautiful place in the north enchants with colonial buildings and crooked lanes.
Hermigua
HermiguaThe traditional village lies in a wildly romantic valley in La Gomera’s green north.
Garajonay Nacional Park
Garajonay Nacional ParkThe evergreen misty forest with its unique flora in the heart of La Gomera.
El Silbo
Because of the many deep ravines on La Gomera, the inhabitants developed the whistle-language El Silbo, a unique form of communication which has been added to Unesco’s list of conservation-worthy cultural assets.
Los Organos
The massif to the north is considered to be the nicest basalt formation of the Canaries.
Nature
NatureFlora on La Gomera consists of many specialised plants. The central massif of Garajonay separates the climate as well as the vegetation.
Hiking
HikingBy hiking and taking long walks, you have the chance to thoroughly explore La Gomera. Wonderful spots can be reached by following old donkey paths, steep hills or pleasant forest paths.
Whale Watching
Whale WatchingEncounters with playful dolphins and even whales off the wild coast of La Gomera.
Playa Santiago
The fishing village Playa Santiago, in the delta of many beautiful ravines, lies in the sunny south of La Gomera.